Philip Messmann Shot H&M Fall 2021 Outerwear with Gorpcore Design Vibe

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Philip Messmann Shot H&M Fall 2021 Outerwear with Gorpcore Design Vibe AOC Fashion

Photographer Philip Messmann [IG] captured H&M’s Fall 2021 Outerwear campaign, styled by Lisa Lindqwister. The cast included models and actors Jessica Dalliah , Lily Newmark, Mustapha, and Olivia Vinten in a gorpcore design mix of functional outerwear and utilitarian garments with a sprinkle of mountain chic. Lisa Lindqwister styled the shoot./ Hair by Linda Shalabi; makeup by Ignacio Alonso

Burberry Outerwear Winter 2021/22 Collection Lensed by Ewen Spencer

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Burberry Outerwear Winter 2021/22 Collection Lensed by Ewen Spencer

Checking out British photographer Ewen Spencer’s [IG] work — after posting his new Dazed fashion story — AOC shares his snaps of the Burberry Outerwear Winter 2021 collection. Models include circus artist Bon Loader, dancers Charlotte Samaroo and Joshua James Smith, Xiaoyi Liu and more styled by Ana Steiner and James Campbell.

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Polo Ralph Lauren 2021 Holiday Campaign Hugs Committed, Progressive Hearts

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Polo Ralph Lauren 2021 Holiday Campaign Hugs Committed, Progressive Hearts

The Polo Ralph Lauren 2021 Holiday Campaign reminds me that some of the best things in life are free — but not easy to assemble in one place. It’s damn difficult — sort of like telling the true story of America.

Ralph Lauren is on our Side: Don’t Blow it Ralph!

The top line takeaway — in case you are blind — is the concept of one global family with different but also shared values. Polo Ralph Lauren is for global citizens and the walls that we are trying to break through with all our might. That is one hell of a credential to be holding in your brand deck, so don’t screw it up, Ralph Lauren.

It may be a losing battle, frankly — crashing through these walls with all our might — but Polo Ralph Lauren is on our side — and not for the first time. We’ve been writing about Ralph Lauren’s best efforts for several years now.

AOC has criticized the Ralph Lauren brand a decade ago, but their pitch is near-perfect now.

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Ralph Lauren Holiday 2021 Campaign by Liz Collins with Aya Jones, Nuri Son

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Ralph Lauren Holiday 2021 Campaign by Liz Collins with Aya Jones, Nuri Son

Models Aya Jones, Hamid Onifade, Jeenu Mahadevan, Nuri Son, and Ronja Furrer feel the snowflakes in the Ralph Lauren Holiday 2021 campaign. Michel Botbot styles the campaign, shot by Liz Collins [IG] with creative direction by Ralph Lauren’s Jack Becht.

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Zimmermann Resort Swim 2021-2022 with Joan Smalls by Benny Horne in Hydra, Greece

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Zimmermann Resort Swim 2021-2022 with Joan Smalls by Benny Horne in Hydra, Greece AOC Fashion

Zimmermann Resort 2021-22 continues its voyage through Hydra, Greece with top model Joan Smalls taking charge from Anna Ewers. We assume that photographer Benny Horne and stylist Romy Frydman will join the entire crew at sundown. Because there are few experiences as wonderful as cocktails along the Greek coast with a glorious sunset on the horizon.

Bella Hadid and Cindy Bruna Sizzle in MICHAEL Michael Kors x 007 Fall 2021 Collab

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Bella Hadid and Cindy Bruna Sizzle in MICHAEL Michael Kors x 007 Fall 2021 Collab

Glamazons Bella Hadid and Cindy Bruna bring unadulterated Bond Girl sex appeal to The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort in the Bahamas. The duo fronts another piece of MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors mother brand collaboration with the new movie ‘No Time To Die’.

“I love the independence and the multifaceted character of each different Bond girl. She can be ANYTHING and everything. Anywhere and nowhere. Classic, cool and independent,” Bella enthuses about the 11-piece collection of swimwear, luggage, handbags and sandals. Martini glass is not included.

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Steven Meisel's 10 Fab Female Faces for Zara Studio Fall 2021 Campaign

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Steven Meisel's 10 Fab Female Faces for Zara Studio Fall 2021 Campaign

Steven Meisel on photography, Fabien Baron on art direction and Karl Templer as stylist are in the house for the new Zara Studio [IG] campaign — a creative effort that sings like an opera star. It’s not often that we just look at images and in 5 seconds know the photographer behind them.

Add 10 models who aren’t wooden mannequins, and Zara Studio has — not a remarkable campaign in a fashion history sense — but a unique, superbly-executed campaign that knocks on the doors of women’s psyches with joy, inner convictions and backbone. it makes AOC want a campaign or fashion story with women all around the world roaring in unison.

We love it, and AOC tends to reject campaigns and fashion stories that are formulaic. So Zara, Meisel, Baron and Templer took 10 unique faces: Amar Akway, Chiharu Okunugi, Kirsten Owen, Marisa Berenson, Meadow Walker, Precious Lee, Raquel Zimmermann, Rianne van Rompaey, Sasha Pivovarova and Yumi Nu and mixed a grade AAAAA studio campaign. That IS NOT an easy feat. ~ Anne

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Alek Wek Shares Her Design Artistry in Fall 2021 Weekend Max Mara Collab

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Alek Wek Shares Her Design Artistry in Fall 2021 Weekend Max Mara Collab

In Fall 2021 Alek Wek collaborates with Weekend Max Mara on a Signature capsule collection. Mixing “African culture with a London calling vibe and a touch of Boho,” the United Nations’ Good Will Ambassador combined references from her origins in South Sudan with the shared needs for versatility among today’s women on the move.

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LaQuan Smith Will Show His Spring 2022 Collection in Famous NYC Landmark

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LaQuan Smith Will Show His Spring 2022 Collection in Famous NYC Landmark

Models Amilna Estevao and Yasmin Wijnaldum poses in LaQuan Smith’s Fall 2021 collection, a Black-owned luxury brand that expresses “audacious sensuality”, in Vogue-speak, and “assertive female power”. The designer’s clients include Beyoncé and JAY Z, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, Rihanna AND Hasidic Jewish women from his neighboring Brooklyn communities. Smith continues to dress them as private clients.

Alex White styles the fall-winter 2021 lookbook in images by Greg Swales. AOC shares the images — not only because LaQuan Smith is a Black designer who dresses some of the world’s biggest celebrities.

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